Split-Second Shrimp

Name: Split-Second Shrimp
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth; 5 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined

I use my microwave to hurry along preparation of this super fast shrimp scampi that's buttery and full of garlic flavor. Serve it as an elegant entree or an appetizer for a special occasion. —Jalayne Luckett, Marion, Illinois

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
5 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined

Directions

Place butter, garlic and cayenne in a 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, covered, on high until butter is melted, about 1 minute. Stir in wine, lemon juice, parsley and salt. Add shrimp; toss to coat.
Microwave, covered, on high until shrimp turns pink, 2-1/2-3-1/2 minutes. Stir before serving.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked shrimp: 157 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 476mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.

Originally published as Split-Second Shrimp Scampi in Quick Cooking May/June 2005

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rebelwithoutaclue

Dec 24, 2018

I cooked under the broiler for appox. 2 1/2 min per side. Wonderful scampi! I used more butter so I could serve over pasta.
annrms

May 20, 2018

I made this recipe last night; it's so easy and delicious. I served it with some noodles and peas. Will make this again.
amsm

May 19, 2018

This was indeed quick and easy. Perfect when you don't have a lot of time. I made the recipe as is. I do prefer fixing this in a skillet rather than this method.
homemadewithlove

Mar 26, 2018

Quick and easy! I fix on stove and serve along side steak or fish.
Beema

Mar 2, 2018

Living in Tampa, Fl, we eat a lot of shrimp, but I had never thought to do it in the microwave until I say this recipe. Shrimp cooks fast as it is, but this is even faster, and just as delicious... in fact, I think more of the flavor stays with the shrimp using this method than when they are cooked in an open skillet. I added the shrimp to a vegetable and rice medley... made a wonderful dinner.
zippee-0415

Jul 24, 2015

Very nice recipe. I made the BLT salad, same page, as suggested by Katlaydee3, along with corn on the cobb. Very good summer dinner.
Lori Kostecki

Feb 2, 2012

I love this recipe! So simple, with tasty results. I like to serve it atop angel hair pasta along with a green salad.
katlaydee3

Jun 28, 2011

I loved this recipe but I found that it took about a minute longer to cook. I served it with the BLT Salad on the same page.
XOBasia

Jun 24, 2009

So easy and yummy! I use a lot less lemon juice...too much for my tastebuds and I add some garlic salt. I triple the sauce and serve over angel hair.